Essence Hello Autumn - Multi Colour Powder

I'm going to start off by saying, I absolutely love the Essence Trends which come out, because it is a chance to get some high end make up items, which look amazing, at  a fraction of the cost. The most recent Trend which hit Dis-Chem and Clicks stores would be the Essence Hello Autumn, and I couldn't resist picking up the multi colour powder for myself. 

This powder just blew my mind away, Essence Cosmetics really did justice to the "Autumn theme" by the powder having embossed prints of leaves, which where multi coloured in a pearly white, a golden glow and a beautiful bronze. This multi colour powder has a fine and subtle shimmer, which I adore because it gives skin a bright, radiant glow which looks natural. 

As the previous blogger of Purple Sparklez, I'm sure you're well aware that I will choose anything with shimmer in it, so I accepted this multi colour powder with open arms. I use it everyday to highlight cheekbones, because this is the most natural glowing powder which I've used. It comes in the shade 01 Autumn & the city. 

The multi colour powder comes in this sturdy see through compact, which I love because it really allows you to see the beauty of the design on the powder. I personally bought this powder only because it looked so gorgeous, and found out how amazing the powder actually was after using it. I haven't included a swatch in this review, however once you swirl the make up brush around the different colours, you end up with a golden glow colour, perfect to highlight skin and is subtle enough to use during the day. 

 So if you're looking for a shimmering powder to highlight and add a glow to skin, look no further, because this is a product perfect for all skin tones, is affordable but is unfortunately limited edition. I would really recommend you get yourself one of these Essence Hello Autumn multi colour powders. They retail around R59,00 if I am not mistaken. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo: for dark & deep brown hair

So I'm going to be as honest as I possibly can and say that my hair to me, is basically my everything and by everything, I mean I have the biggest collection of hair products you can ever imagine. As much as I love shiny, soft and silky hair everyday, it is unfortunate that Indian hair gets oily/greasy very quickly, leaving me with two solutions, either wash my hair everyday or turn to my holy grail Batiste Dry Shampoo - dark & deep brown.

It gets really hectic on week days as I leave home at 6am for work, and yes, I am never ready by 6am, no matter what time I get up, but ever since I've gotten my hands on Batiste Dry Shampoo, the days just get better, I'm always looking around in Clicks for a can of this HG dry shampoo because I finish a can in three months.

Batiste's description about their Dry Shampoo: Batiste Dry Shampoo for dark and deep brown hair is perfect to use in between washes. A quick burst refreshes an revitalises hair and removes any excess oil. Hair feels gorgeously clean and fresh with added body and texture. The hint of colour compliments darker shades and helps blend in root re-growth on coloured hair.

Directions: 1,. Shake can vigorously. 2. Keeping nozzle about 30cm away from hair, spray into roots. 3. Massage through with fingertips. 4. Brush and style as normal.

My final thoughts: This is an absolute life changer for me, especially when you're having those completely rushed days. I'd really recommend you buy a can, as it really comes in handy on those bad hair days and travelling days, plus every girl needs a little volume to keep her hair looking fabulous.

Rimmel London - Oh My Gloss

I’ve been watching the Rimmel stand recently at my local Clicks store, to see what new make-up spoils come out and I’ve spotted the Rimmel Oh My Gloss range a few weeks back, but I delayed rushing and purchasing because I wanted to do my research first. The minute I read the word Argan oil, having the Rimmel Oh My Gloss changed from a want to a NEED. I’ve been having a crazy love affair with the Rimmel Wonderfull Argan Oil Mascara, which already hit my expectations for the Oh My Gloss sky high!

My word, this lip gloss is apparently a MUST in my make-up bag, because ever since I’ve purchased the gloss, we’ve been inseparable. I purchased my Rimmel Oh My Gloss in a deep red shade – 520 Rebel Red which is a lovely deep red colour, with a little bit of shimmer, because a little sparkle never killed anybody. I’ve been going matte over the past year, so I accepted a change and this glossy wonder with open arms.

I really like this lip gloss, wait.. I LOVE THIS LIP GLOSS, it has a light feeling on lips, no sticky feeling and I don’t find the gloss transferring quickly or vanishing. I’d say the gloss gives lips a sheer wash of colour, which isn’t too vibrant, but enough colour to say “hello I am a lip gloss" which I like, especially on those days when all you’re feeling is some BB Cream and a little gloss to take over the world.

This lip gloss contains vitamin E and argan oil, which makes the gloss very moisturising, once you’ve applied the lip gloss, you will notice how moisturising it actually is, lips feel soft and well hydrated.  Rimmel London SA claim “Your lips will be shouting in glorious technicolour with Rimmel’s new Oh My Gloss!”

Expect nothing but amazing with this lip gloss, from the perfect shine, every lasting tint on lips, keeping lips soft and well hydrated and the perfect applicator, to make sure every day is a well glossed day! Plus this gorgeous gloss comes in 17 mesmerizing colours, to give you the perfect pout everytime. The Rimmel Oh My Gloss retails for R79,99 and is available at Clicks, Dis – Chem, Foschini and Edgars.